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Christmas may seem like a long ways off (or like it just happened!), but that doesn't mean we can't start thinking about it! After all, it's a yearlong job for Santa and his elves ... so why not be an elf yourself and spread joy all year long? And if you are like myself, you always run out...

Well, so I spent my morning off at the dentist. Always a pleasure. As I was meandering through the lobby, wondering when I'd be able to feel my face again, I could sense yarn being manipulated nearby (does that happen to you? weird, huh?). I looked up and saw a man crocheting. And then I saw his...

Are you looking for the perfect crochet accessory to keep you warm and cozy this winter? Crochet socks and slippers are the perfect way to keep your own feet toasty and are always a welcome gift. If you are looking for a crochet pattern, the Crochet Me members have uploaded several fabulous patterns...

Daily I am reminded of the things in my life that I have to be thankful for. Not least is my ability to crochet and the opportunity to create beautiful and functional crocheted garments and accessories. With this gratitude comes a desire to help those around me. Crocheting for charity is part of the...

Today kicks off National Crochet Month. An entire month devoted to my favorite craft! We are really excited around the Interweave Crochet and Crochet Me office. So for this month, we will be blogging every day. So stop in for techniques, reviews, and project diaries. I know many of you on Crochet Me...

To me, January 1 represents a clean slate, the opportunity to start anew. Every year on that day I feel as if I can accomplish anything. During the last two days of the old year I spend some time creating goals for the coming year. Certain things tend to reappear every year. There will always be a goal...

Welcome to the Fall issue of Interweave Crochet! In this issue, we play with yarns from thin to thick and everywhere in between. The gorgeous cover sweater, the Sage Jacket by Dora Ohrenstein, is an elegant sweater that can be dressed down beautifully as well. The highly textured pattern is very engaging...

The year 2010 is halfway over. Where did the time fly? It seems like only last week I wrote down New Year's resolutions. One of those goals was something about finding more time to crochet items both for others and myself. With that goal in mind, I pulled out my unfinished projects and sifted through...

It's more than an afghan — it's a Chain Reaction! What does that mean? Well, recently, I went to our local blanket-making day for Project Linus, which donates handmade blankets to kids in need, in hospitals, safe houses and traumatic situations. There, I met a woman who has been without...

Happy New Year's Eve! This has been a whirlwind of a year here at Interweave Crochet. Somehow, between Jan 1 and Dec 30, we produced 85 brand-new crochet designs! (Do you have your new issue of Interweave Crochet? It hit the newsstands yesterday!) These projects were designed by auld acquaintances...

The inspiration for this blog came from a guy named Rex. On the last leg of my October flight, from MSP to RDU, I was scrunched in the middle seat. The window seat was still vacant moments before they closed the door. Hope springs eternal. Then a tall guy came to our row, grinned and said, "Yup...